Key Economic Regulations - 19–25 February 2026
Key developments concerning legislative amendments and regulations affecting business and investment processes during 19–25 February 2026 are summarized.
As the Bartın Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the key developments concerning national legislation and regulations covering 19–25 February 2026 that closely concern our members' business and investment processes are summarized below:
An Era of Environmental Sustainability Begins in the Construction Sector: With the amendment to the Construction Products Regulation, environmental sustainability criteria have been added to the declarations of performance of construction products, and new obligations have been introduced for manufacturers and suppliers.
"System 3+" Practice for Construction Products Enters into Force: With the newly defined "System 3+" assessment model, verification of environmental performance has become mandatory in the process of placing construction products on the market.
License Inspections of Payment and Electronic Money Institutions Increased: The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye has revoked the operating permits of three payment and electronic money institutions, tightening supervision processes in the sector.
Important Warning for Businesses Using Digital Payment Systems: It is important for businesses working with institutions whose operating permits have been revoked to review their payment infrastructures and contracts.
Operating Permits Granted to New Payment Institutions: The CBRT has granted new operating permits to certain payment and electronic money institutions, and the scope of the existing operating permit of one institution has been expanded.
Facilities Provided in Natural Gas Subscription and Connection Processes: With the EPDK regulation, an option to pay connection and guarantee fees in 6 interest-free installments has been introduced, and exemptions have been defined for low-income groups and places of worship.
Bureaucratic Procedures for Natural Gas Subscribers Reduced: Service line installation times have been shortened, response times for meter malfunctions have been limited, and bureaucratic procedures for device replacements have been reduced.
New Notification Requirement for Gas Disconnections: Before natural gas is disconnected due to debt, it has become mandatory to inform the consumer through more than one communication channel.
The detailed report is attached. It is submitted for the information of our members.
BARTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY